Blogs Tagged as: Apartments

A major real estate shift occurred post 9/11 and lower Manhattan grew as a result of incentives, including subsidies and mass transit improvements. There was also a renaissance taking place downtown.
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The apartment search process is very exciting, but there is a lot to know before you begin your journey. Here are a few of the best tips to get process rolling and land those keys to your dream apartment.
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If you live in New York City, you know itâ€™s one of the most expensive cities in the world, with a cost of living more than double the national average (68.8% higher, to be exact). And rent prices play no small part in how pricey the city is: last year,
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NYC residents have long accepted the fact that in order to live in this great city, they have to compromise on space--- less space on the sidewalk, less space on the subway, even less space in their home. And they must do this while paying a premium cost.
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For most Manhattanites this is the time of year where we celebrate the last days of bar hopping, date nights and window shopping on Fifth Avenue in preparation for months of nights in our heated apartments getting dry cleaning delivery, picking our dinner
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Itâ€™s officially a new year, and here at Platinum Properties, weâ€™ve been reflecting on the past twelve months and looking ahead to what the next twelve will bring. We sat down with Daniel Hedaya, President of Platinum Properties, for his forecast on th
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When youâ€™re shopping for a new apartment in the city, youâ€™ve likely already been subjected to the horror stories of people fighting over units or having to bring cash to showings to secure something on the spot. Itâ€™s hard to imagine that buildings i
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When youâ€™re shopping for a new apartment in the city, youâ€™ve likely already been subjected to the horror stories of people fighting over units or having to bring cash to showings to secure something on the spot. Itâ€™s hard to imagine that buildings i
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Letâ€™s be honest. No one really likes moving. Itâ€™s exciting to move into a new place but the process can be a real pain. The last thing you want to worry about is a moving company damaging your belongings and property, or worse.
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From our Partners at Platinum Properties
Going green is a great way to save money and do your part for the environment at the same time. Whether you are moving to a new apartment or simply want to revamp your current one, here are the best ways to make your NYC apartment more environmentally frie...
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